Location & Practice Overview

The position is located at Piedmont Augusta Main Campus, a regional acute-care hospital in Augusta that supports inpatient medical-surgical and oncology services for the local and surrounding communities.

Campus Piedmont Augusta – Main Campus
Unit Type Inpatient MedSurg Oncology
Care Environment Hospital inpatient setting
City / Region Augusta, Georgia

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate quality nursing care delivery and oversee operational issues throughout the assigned shift.
  • Step in to deliver direct clinical care when patient volume requires additional support.
  • Relay patient-care updates, departmental matters, and staff concerns to the appropriate leaders.
  • Act as an on-shift clinical resource who provides guidance and assistance to nursing team members.
  • Maintain clear communication channels that support both patient outcomes and unit workflow.

Day-to-day work blends formal charge leadership with flexible clinical contribution based on unit needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must hold active Georgia licensure (or eligible multistate credentials) and meet the stated experience threshold. Preferred items enhance readiness for charge-level responsibilities.

Education
Nursing program graduate; bachelor’s degree preferred
License
Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC multistate license
Required Certification
Current BLS
Experience
At least one year of hospital nursing experience (two or more years preferred)
Additional Preference
Advanced certification in the specialty field when applicable; demonstrated clinical competency

Compensation & Benefits

Exact base pay is not stated in the posting. An estimated annual range is shown below. A sign-on bonus is offered. Confirmed benefits from the employer include the items listed.

  • Estimated annual compensation: $65,000–$95,000
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Combined PTO with cash-in option; 100 % paid maternity leave (return-to-work condition applies)
  • Choice of medical/prescription plans, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability plus basic life and AD&D coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement for nursing programs, wellness coaching, and employer-paid military leave

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Hours 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (days)
Location Type On-site at the hospital
Role Structure Charge nurse coverage for the scheduled shift
Flexibility Note Clinical care support added when census demands

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Care is delivered on an inpatient MedSurg Oncology unit that serves patients across the full age spectrum inside a large acute-care hospital.

Age Span Across the lifespan
Unit Focus Medical-surgical oncology inpatients
Acuity Acute hospital level
Care Pathway Inpatient admission and ongoing unit-based care

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The professional core of the role is the coordination and delivery of medical-surgical oncology nursing care, supported by shift-level operational oversight and clinical resource functions.

Specialty Emphasis Medical-surgical oncology nursing
Care Delivery Coordinated quality nursing care across the shift
Resource Function On-shift clinical guidance for the nursing team

Role Highlights

The position is structured as a dedicated charge role that also retains the capacity for direct clinical contribution when unit demand rises.

  • Formal charge leadership assigned to a MedSurg Oncology unit
  • Built-in flexibility to provide hands-on care according to census
  • Primary communication link between bedside staff and unit leadership

About Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is an 812-bed acute-care facility serving Augusta-Richmond County and 25 surrounding counties across two states. It is part of Piedmont Healthcare, a private not-for-profit system with more than two dozen hospitals and over 2,000 care locations throughout Georgia. The hospital joined the Piedmont system in 2022 (formerly known as University Hospital) and contributes to a network that reaches communities representing roughly 85 percent of the state’s population.

Facility Size 812-bed acute-care hospital
System Type Private not-for-profit health system
System Scale More than two dozen hospitals and 2,000+ locations in Georgia
Service Reach Augusta region plus 25 surrounding counties
Affiliation Date Joined Piedmont Healthcare in 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Charge RN still provide direct patient care?
Yes. The role includes providing clinical care whenever census demands additional support, in addition to coordinating care and managing operational issues for the shift.
What age groups are cared for on this unit?
The position coordinates nursing care for patients across the lifespan on the MedSurg Oncology unit.
Is a bachelor’s degree required?
No. Graduation from a nursing program is the minimum education requirement. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not mandatory.
Can I apply with a multistate nursing license?
Yes. A current Georgia RN license or an NLC/eNLC multistate license satisfies the licensure requirement.
Is advanced specialty certification mandatory?
Advanced certification in the field of specialty is listed as preferred when applicable. BLS is the required certification.
How many years of experience are needed?
A minimum of one year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required. Two or more years are preferred.
Is the sign-on bonus guaranteed for every hire?
The posting states that a sign-on bonus is available. Specific eligibility and amount are determined by the employer during the hiring process.

Charge RN - MedSurg, Oncology in Augusta, GA

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is hiring a full-time Charge RN for its MedSurg Oncology unit on the Main Campus in Augusta, Georgia. The day-shift schedule runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and centers on coordinating quality nursing care, managing operational issues for the shift, providing direct clinical support when census rises, and serving as a resource for the nursing team while communicating concerns to leadership. The unit serves inpatients across the lifespan in an acute hospital setting. Minimum requirements include graduation from a nursing program, one year of hospital nursing experience, a Georgia or multistate RN license, and current BLS; two or more years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and specialty certification are preferred. Estimated annual compensation is $65,000–$95,000, and a sign-on bonus is available. Confirmed benefits include flexible combined PTO, paid maternity leave, medical/dental/vision coverage, disability and life insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Piedmont Augusta is an 812-bed acute-care facility within a large not-for-profit Georgia health system that operates more than two dozen hospitals and over 2,000 care locations.

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